The Lookout

Kent, Rockwell

The Lookout, 1930

Woodcut

Rockwell Kent (American, 1882–1971), The Lookout, 1930. Woodcut, pencil signed lower right, edition of 120; image 8 x 5.5 in., sheet 11.63 x 5.5 in., overall with mat 15.5 x 12 in. Clars Lot 4168; sold $1,500; 26% buyer’s premium.

Image size: 8" x 5.5"

Literature: Clars Lot 4168

Description: Rockwell Kent’s *The Lookout* (1930) distills the drama of human solitude into a commanding woodcut of remarkable clarity. Through stark contrasts, incisive contours, and disciplined patterning, Kent transforms the watchful figure into an emblem of endurance and contemplation. The compact 8 × 5.5-inch image possesses a distinctly monumental presence, demonstrating the artist’s mastery of graphic economy and expressive black-and-white design. Characteristic of Kent’s finest prints, the composition balances narrative immediacy with a timeless, elemental atmosphere. Its sculptural forms and concentrated visual rhythm exemplify the modernist force that established Kent as one of the leading American printmakers of the twentieth century.

$ 6,000